Indulge in Singapore’s Iconic Flavours @ Sofitel Singapore City Centre This National Day

Hi Huneybees,

Sofitel Singapore City Centre is delighted to launch The Local Table Afternoon Tea in celebration of Singapore's 58th birthday. Indulge in an epicurean afternoon tea experience, inspired by nostalgic flavours that are close to every Singaporean's heart.

Be charmed by 11 delightful treats, including five savoury items and six sweets, all carefully crafted to tantalise the taste buds. Highlights include Foie Gras Butter with Curried Caramelised Candy, featuring creamy foie gras atop a crispy toast, topped with candy wok tossed with curry spices; Plant-based Otah with Spiced Lychee Lime Salsa, which is a delightful twist on the traditional otah, elevated with spiced lychee lime salsa; as well as Musang King Durian Puff, with the treasured Musang King durian variety encased in a cream puff pastry, finished with luscious durian crème chantilly.

Savouries

Highlights include the Chilli Crab Roll, where chunks of blue swimmer crabmeat marinated in sweet, tangy chilli crab sauce are encased in a brioche bun and topped with caviar for a luxurious burst of briny flavour. 

Another treat which takes an innovative twist is the Foie Gras Butter with Curried Caramelised Candy – where creamy foie gras butter on a light toast is topped with caramelised sugar that is infused with curry and spices, resulting in a fragrant bite with layers of fun textures. 

No Singaporean would be a stranger to the Otah, where a plant-based alternative is presented here along with spiced lychee lime salsa, bringing together an unexpectedly delicious flavour and texture combination that elevates the Otah’s umami notes.

Sweets

From the highly valued Musang King to the familiar and aromatic scent of pandan leaves, relish an ensemble of exquisitely crafted elegant sweet treats incorporating everyday Singaporean flavours. Stealing the show is the aesthetically pleasing Musang King Durian Puff – where the treasured durian variety is encased in a cream puff pastry and finished with ‘spikes’ made of luscious durian crème chantilly. 

Another creation putting a spotlight on Singapore’s perennial favourite is the Pandan Chiffon Cake, which comes in the form of a fluffy and moist cake topped with silky coconut namelaka cream glaze and a touch of 24k gold flakes for a fanciful finish. No afternoon tea experience is complete without scones, and the Local Table version has taken the classic pastry for a local spin with Cempedak Scones served with house-made jackfruit jam and clotted cream.

The Local Table Afternoon Tea is available from 1 to 31 August 2023, from 2pm to 5pm in 1864. Priced at $118++ for a set (serves two persons), including a choice of two premium tea from TWG, or

barista-made coffee. For reservations or enquiries, visit https://www.sofitel-singapore-citycentre.com/offers/the-local-table-afternoon-tea/, call +65 6428 5000 or email HA152@sofitel.com. 

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British Cuisine At Royal Mail @ Ascott

Hi Huneybees,

Fancy some English cuisine? Check out the The Royal Mail Restaurant & Bar at The Ascott Serviced Apartments! Just like its name, you are treated like royals and you would not be finding any Fish & Chips here.

I've been told of their great ambience and it was definitely a cozy setting at the restaurant. You climb a winding flight of stairs that will lead you to the restaurant on the second floor and it was like a royal dining hall when you enter.

We had a couple of appetizers before going on to the main dish. My favourite would have to be the Pan-Seared Foie Gras with fried camembert cheese and riesling. I'm normally not a huge fan of the Foie Gras as it can taste pretty funky, but this one was done to the right sweetness and I actually finished it all!

There was also the octopus served with wasabi dressing. It was tender and juicy, and went well with the dressing but wasn't that suppose to be Japanese cuisine?

We also had some side dishes and one of which is the Creamy Truffle Oil Mashed Potatoes. I loved it alot but as it was getting a little sinful after a few bites, definitely something you would want to share.

There was also Deboned Fish of the day, with a soft pinch of lemon and olive oil, the freshness of the sea bass was brought out.  The best part of it was that it was deboned, saved the ugly sight of you pulling out fish bones!

For main dish, I opted for the signature Roast Prime Rib, a classic cut 280g slab of beef with Yorkshire pudding, vegetables and veal gravy. Unfortunately, there was a delay in the serving and the beef tasted a tad bit too cold and chewy for me.

There was also the BBQ beef short ribs! It was sweet, very juicy, but this little bit, might not be enough to satisfy me... Hehehe...

The hidden star of the menu, had to be the Kurobuta Pork Chop with apples. As compared to the beef, the pork chop was firm, not tough, no fatty bits and it went great with the apples and sauce. This should be their signature instead!

But the fun part comes during dessert time. Nothing is stopping this girl from her sweets! They always say we have an extra stomach for desserts eh?

The Eton Mess was something I was looking forward to. This was a dish traditionally served at Eton College's annual cricket game since the 19th century. Served in a shot glass with light devon cream thrown in together with strawberries, hazelnut crunch and meringue bits. I am definitely not sharing this!

The Banoffee Tart was highly recommended. If you are fans of banana, you would want to end your lovely night with this little tart-let.

Overall the Royal Mail is an excellent place for date night and enjoy the fine dining with your partners, away from the city buzz. You can even have a drink a the bar downstairs afterwards. :)

The Royal Mail

Ascott Raffles Place, 2 Finlayson Green 

65093589 

Mon - Fri: 12:00 - 15:00, 18:30 - 23:00

Sat: 18:30 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 11:00

www.theroyalmail.sg

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